Lisa’s Parenting Tips

WHERE IS MY TODDLER’S OFF BUTTON? Don’t we all wish that we had the energy of a toddler? They are constantly on the move and the minute we let them out of our sight they do something they shouldn’t. When we finally catch up to them and discover the trouble they are in, we tell…

Does your child have a hard time falling asleep at bed time? Kids who don’t have a regular routine before going to bed usually fight it and don’t settle down. This is frustrating. It’s hard to enjoy our evenings when we are ready to rest and our kids are bouncing off the walls. It’s also…

Being a Mom and Wife is an amazing journey but it’s different then what I imagined. And there have been disappointments along the way. However, in the midst of it all God always gives me more than I ask for! I’m surprised by His ways and humbled. He meets me where I’m at…

How do you like the name of our blog? The Family Roadmap My husband came up with the name!!! I think it’s fitting. This blog is all about finding our way through parenting, homeschooling, family life, marriage, and Christian living. It’s a journey with lessons, wonders, concerns, and messy moments. When it comes to…

TJ was so angry that he stomped his feet, formed a fist and growled at his mom like a wild animal does when it’s ready to attack an intruder. He then says in a threatening voice, “You can’t make me do it and I refuse to.” His mom was not shocked by his response. Because it’s…

Why should we make quiet time a priority? Are there any Moms out there today who are pulling their hair out yet? Are the kids running through the house fighting, complaining about being bored, begging you to let them spend the day in front of the computer, crying because their friends can’t come…

If you are worried that your toddler will never use the toilet, don’t be. It’s normal for parents to get anxious. No one wants a three year old in a diaper. But I’m here to tell you that sometimes this does happen, but not very often. I think that there is a misconception about toilet…